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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.32, 21,328.77 and 11,921.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.32, 21,328.77 and 11,921.47 is: 17,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.32 : 21,328.77 = 11,921.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.32/21,328.77 = 11,921.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.32x = 21,328.77 × 11,921.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.32x = 254,270,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,270,238.37/14,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,858.16

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